Yet another type is stress-induced cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome. Cardiomyopathy can be acquired, meaning it develops because of another disease, condition or factor, or inherited, meaning the gene for the disease was passed on from a parent. Often, the cause isn't known. Cardiomyopathy can affect all ages, although certain age groups are more likely to have certain types of cardiomyopathy. This article concentrates on cardiomyopathy in adults. Cardiomyopathy may have no signs or symptoms and need no treatment.
About an hour before a sudden cardiac arrest, you might feel nauseous, vomit, or have chest pain or shortness of breath. Immediate warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest include heart palpitations or a racing heartbeat, dizziness or lightheadedness, or just feeling more winded or fatigued than usual, Dr. Doshi says. But two-thirds of the time, sudden cardiac arrest has no symptoms. You simply lose consciousnessâand your pulse. Thatâs why itâs extra important that you know what to do if you see someone suddenly go down. Hereâs your course of action: First, call 911 immediately.
Does Sudden Cardiac Arrest mostly affect people with a history of heart problems? No. Sudden Cardiac Arrest is often the first indication of a heart problem. Where does Sudden Cardiac Arrest occur? Sudden Cardiac Arrest outside hospitals occurs most often in a home or residence (68.5%), followed by public settings (21%) and nursing homes (10.5%).